Wow. Totally different car when that little button is pushed. That is all.

 

I pushed the button and did a walk around. Still the same Pure Red beauty she's always been. Anything I should look for?

 

Weird, mine sprouts wings and a jet pack...

 

That's funny. My neck hurts and the tire diameter starts falling.

Bill

 

Is sport mode only on S models?

 

Yes and that includes the all4...

Love sport mode....

 

Sport Mode is also on the base models.

 

no, but it doesn't make as big of an impact IMO on the base model

 

So, on the base model you get wings only?

 

Is Sport Mode for just automatics or manual as well?

 

No..
My manual CM S has sport mode... And it sure kicks.....

Of course I was wrong about the base model and sport mode LOL... Sorry bout that...

 

It's an optional extra over here.

 

For me the Sports button gives me wings.....but you know how some CMs have been lately. Some were blessed with resilient chrome taping (others not) and some with wings (or wings/jet-pack combo) whereas others do nothing. Most of the time when something doesn't work for me I troubleshoot, but a warning to the wise: Even then your happiness will not be 100% guaranteed!

 

The proper way to start my CMS is.... put key in, push in clutch, push start button, push sport button. Otherwise, it just doesn't feel right. :-)
Hopefully when the Accessport finally comes out, I'll be able to keep Sport on without pushing it every time I start.

 

Access port?

 

ECU flashing device I believe made by Cobb tuning.

 

AccessPort:
http://www.altaperformance.com/products/show/683
Not out yet for the 2011+ cars, but they're working on it.

 

Dang! I REALLY hate to have my ignorance hanging out ;-(

2003 MCS. No owners manual. Sport button????

Am I overlooking some wondrous device?
On all models?
Blindly punching various controls I've found none that transformed (or altered in any way.)

 

I think it's 2011+ only.
For cars missing a 3rd pedal, it adjusts shift schedule. For all, it allows more overboost (I think), tighter steering, quicker throttle response, and adds some "pop and burble" to the exhaust note. (Boost and burble are S-only). :-)

 

Thanks for the info guys.

 

You mean the sport button? iirc its 2007, my R56 had it.

 

I wish it would increase the boost for more HP gains.
I installed a wireless boost control on my 350z steering wheel which increase the boost from 12psi to 16 psi.
I am looking into this for my CMs

 

There is a mod out there that can automatically turn on the Sport Button when you turn on the car. Do a search; it's well documented here on NAM. There may a minor difference between the Coopers to the Countrymen, but it's likely very similar, if not identical.

I did it on my 2008 MCS and can't imagine ever driving without it.

Jeremy

 

I had my last car chipped and it wound up voiding my warranty and I found myself trading in a that would never run right for my Mini.. I like this idea because its a plug in design and not a permanent flash. I would like to talk to some owners first hand before I'd purchase.. I don't want to become a guinea pig for them..

 

Not sure that this device will be able to set the sport button on by default nor allow shift points to be changed. It appears to be able to load customized AF maps and tweak some other things.

I am operating out of ignorance here but I'd be interested in hearing more of its documented list of tweakable ECU settings.